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The Indian River Lagoon is not actually a river, but a lagoon which has inlets that have direct ties to the oceans in several places, as well as freshwater river systems that flow into it. For this reason, the water is neither salt nor fresh, but brackish (a somewhat salty combination). Manatees dine on the grasses and dolphins play in the shallows, while the rest of the lagoon teems with diverse flora and fauna.

During the day, sunlight sparkles upon the water until the sun slides below the western horizon. The sunset shades of reds, oranges, golds and purples give way to the cooler shades that come with moonrise. As the pale disk lifts above the horizon, it casts a silver glow across the green depths of the lagoon that seems to illuminate the surface from below with an ethereal glow.

The sections of stockinette stitch make for a relaxing knitting experience, as do the lacy waves. The sections of slipped stitches and eyelets are inspired by the rays of moonlight filtering through the clouds to the water. An adventurous beginner should find the stitches easy to memorize, while keeping more experienced knitters interested as the stitches tell their story of silver light and murky green waves.

Yarn Used:
The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For Fifty Shades of Gradient (100% Superwash Merino, 560 yds / 512m, 4 oz / 113g); 1 cake.
The sample used the color Indian River Moonlight.

Yardage:
450-560 yds / 411.5-512m

Yardage estimates include 10% +/- those used in sample.

Needles:
US 5 (3.75mm) circular, 50” (125cm)

Notions:
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers to mark repeats (optional)
Thread/yarn for lifeline (optional)

Gauge:
20 sts and 46 rows = 4” / 10cm for Garter Stitch (swatch on US 5 needles after blocking).
20 st and 32 rows = 4” / 10cm for Stockinette Stitch –for reference (swatch on US 5 needles after blocking).

Size:
One size only, can be adjusted to suit personal sizing preferences.

Special Techniques:
Increases using yo, kfbf
Decreases using k2tog, p2tog and ssk
Slipped stitch pattern

Final Measurements:
Inside wingspan of shawl: 101”/ 256.5cm after blocking
Depth of shawl: 17” / 43cm after blocking

The pattern has been professionally tech edited by Crafty Ferret Tech Editing.

Thank you to all my fabulous testers who did such a lovely job! They were as follows: amyh90, ArtisticFibers, lefti
luluknitts, WoolyhookerNL, and PilotofPirates.